* Located anterior to the inferior region of the premotor area* Present in only one hemisphere (usually the left)* A motor speech area that directs muscles of the tongue* Is active as one prepares to speak

Frontal Eye Field properties

* Located anterior to the Premotor Cortex & superior to Broca's Area * Controls voluntary eye movement * Helps control the 6 muscles associated with the eyes

* Rhythmic* More irregular waves* Occurs during the awake & mentally alert state

Theta Waves

* More irregular than alpha waves* Common in children* Abnormal in adults

Delta Waves

* High-amplitude waves* Seen in deep sleep * Also seen when RAS is damaged

Cerebrovascular Accidents (Strokes)

* Caused when blood circulation to brain is blocked & brain tissue die* Most commonly caused by blockage of cerebral artery* Could also be caused by brain compression by hemorrhage or edema & atherosclerosis * Long lasting